Bellingham
Washington Campgrounds

Whether you enjoy camping out with a sleeping bag & tent
or
prefer the luxury of a trailer or RV, there are a number of campgrounds
throughout northwestern Washington for you to choose from.

Camping in Bellingham city
limits is limited to local private RV parks however nearby there are other
options. One of the most popular
Bellingham Camping Area is the Larrabee State park
off of Chuckanut drive to the south of Bellingham. Lake Whatcom is a Bellingham area freshwater lake only a few minutes from
downtown Bellingham. It is an excellent place to
relax a few days or even the whole summer. Perfect for swimming, water-skiing,
wildlife watching etc.

North of Bellingham is Birch Bay State Parklocated on the
shores of Puget Sound with sweeping views of the Sound and Vancouver island in
the distance. The Campground features 3 loops with powered and non-powered
campsites, a day use area and a long sweeping beach area perfect for catching
some sun or kite flying. The beach is rocky with pebbles rather than sand.

The
Birch Bay State park is home to the annual Polar Bear Plunge which has become a
local tradition for over 31 years. The event has grown from just a few locals to
hundreds of participants, some of which who have come from all over the world to
hop in the chilly waters of Birch Bay. The Following
campgrounds are our picks for Bellingham Camping Areas.

Wildwood Resort - RV -
Campground
EAST

Location: East of Bellingham on Lake Whatcom

990 Lake Whatcom Blvd.

Sedro Woolley, Wa 98284

Reservations: 360-595-2311 -

Fax: 360-595-2678(Wildwood Campground Featured in Photo Above)

Email wildwood@wildwood-resort.net

Wildwood Resort
- "Currently Undergoing Renovations And Conversion"

Lake Whatcom is a 12 mile long fresh water lake due east of Bellingham with
the
northern most part of the lake actually within the Bellingham city limits.

Wildwood Resort enjoys an ideal setting at the south end of beautiful Lake Whatcom
with the look and feel of a summer camp you may have visited as a
child. This restful and idealic lakeside resort is very family friendly
and a great choice for those that enjoy water-skiing, swimming, or canoeing.

Larrabee State Park Chuckanut -
Campground
SOUTH

Location: South of Bellingham off Chuckanut Drive.

Lerrabee State Park features over 8,000 feet of
saltwater shoreline along Puget Sound and 2,683 acres to explore
and enjoy. The Larrabee State Park was first established in 1915 whent he Larrabee family donated 20 acres of land to the state
with the intent that be made into a park and in 1923 the new
park was officially named and established.

The campground
sites don't offer much privacy compared to some other State Park
Campgrounds like Portions of Birch Bay, Ft. Ebey or Deception
Pass but its location and large selection of hiking trails make
it a favorite for hiking enthusiasts.

Hours: Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter:
8 a.m. to dusk.

Lynden KOA
campground
NORTH OF BELLINGHAM WA

Lynden KOA - Lynden Washington

Located on the north side of city of
Lynden
Washington. The Lynden KOA campground has become a haven for
Canadian RVers as well as locals. The sweeping views of area
mountains including Mt. Baker and manicured surroundings with
fishing and duck ponds give the park a festive and special feel.
This is one of those Love It or Hate It kinds of places.

This is
a very popular destination so reservations are a must. During
the high season the park can only be described as bustling with
an almost frenzied energy with hundreds of children riding bikes
and playing and their parents gathered in large circles of lawn
chairs and camping chairs enjoying a laugh--usually with a beer
in hand.

This is a place to socialize and meet your neighbors.
If that isn't your thing you might want to pass it up because
privacy is non-existent. However, the people you see there
appear to be having the time of their lives and they keep coming
back year after year.

Lynden / Bellingham KOA
8717 Line RoadLynden, WA 98264

In
Fax: (360)354-7050formation: (360) 354-4772

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